stretcher

[strech-er] / ˈstrɛtʃ ər /

NOUN

litter

Synonyms

STRONG

cot pallet

NOUN

carrying bed

Synonyms

STRONG

bed cot gurney litter

WEAK

dooly

Example Sentences

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A title favorite this year from Unitree, one of China’s top humanoid-robot makers, collapsed several times and was taken off the track on a stretcher, leaving the race unfinished.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The France forward left the pitch at Anfield on a stretcher, and Liverpool fear he faces a long absence, and that he may miss the start of next season.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Two men, who came to retrieve the stretcher, saw inside Legacy's premises.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

She was given medical help for about 10 minutes before being dragged off the course on a stretcher.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

She walked regally behind the stretcher to the ambulance.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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